Only 25 glaciers remain inside Glacier National Park — down from 150 in the mid-19th century — and scientists estimate that these peaceful giants that sculpt the homes of grizzly bears and wildflowers will be gone by 2050.

Space Lasers

ICESat-2's laser is split into six beams, to better measure Earth's surface. Find out more here.

Meet Your Guides

Hang out with Paige and Pho in the FunZone! Learn all about the ICESat-2 mission through videos and activities.

Bevy of biomes

Beyond icy areas, ICESat-2 will measure other ecosystems including forests, rain forests, deserts and urban areas. This poster is an outcome of the ICESat-2/SCAD Collaborative Student Project.